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LendingTree launched in Charlotte roughly 20 years ago as a pioneer in online lending. Now, the financial tech firm is deepening its roots by vowing to not only stay in Mecklenburg County, but also expand its headquarters and add hundreds of new jobs.
The announcement came Dec. 6 during a press conference in Uptown, and while the location of LendingTree’s headquarters has not been finalized, the company has stated it will create 436 new jobs by the end of 2023. Average salaries for the new employees will be just over $100,000. Doug Lebda, CEO of LendingTree, admitted he considered moving operations out of the county and even looked at more than 20 locations in several states. “Ultimately, we came to the conclusion that we’re keeping and growing our presence right
here,” he said, citing the area’s businesses environment, skilled workforce and quality of life as the selling points. North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Anthony Copeland echoed those points as reasons why more and more businesses and large corporations are locating here. LendingTree, he said, is just the second major job announcement in the last week. On Nov. 30, manufacturing tech giant Honeywell announced it will move its headquarters see LENDINGTREE, Page 2A
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CHARLOTTE – Twin brothers Ethan and Luke Foster do everything together, so South Meck swimming coach Leslie Berens knew she’d have to convince them both that they could become great divers.
The Arboretum presents Holiday Magic in the form of carriage and train rides, face painters, Santa and a tree-decorating contest among stores 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15 by the Bed Bath and Beyond parking lot.
Since its inception, the Crime Stoppers program has helped the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department solve hundreds of cases and bring peace to countless victims. One of those victims is Amber Greene, whose husband and 4-yearold son were involved in a hit-andrun in a Harris Teeter parking lot in April. According to Det. Brandon Miller, Crime Stoppers Coordinator, four people were stealing beer from the grocery store at the same time Greene’s husband and son were leaving. He was trying to stop them when the driver hit him and his son and took off, leaving them both with serious injuries. Several people called into Crime Stoppers and helped identify the suspects, who were ultimately arrested. “Without all the tips that have been brought to Crime Stoppers, our case would still be open today,” Greene said during a press conference Dec. 4 at CMPD. “We are extremely grateful for the way the community pulled together, having perfect strangers really rooting for us, providing different tips. I’m a huge proponent of if you see
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Food JJ’s Red Hots will feature winners from the previous 12 Days of Hot Dog promotions leading up to Christmas. Jon Owlet’s Mac the Truck Up will be available Dec. 17 to 23. It features mac & cheese, bacon, Fritos and hot blonde mustard.
Drink The Ballantyne offers a Holiday Afternoon Tea that includes seasonal blends by Rare Tea Company, holiday treats and live entertainment 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays to Sundays through Dec. 30. Call 704-248-4100 for pricing.
Shopping Charlotte Premium Outlets is offering savings during The Ultimate Holiday Outlet Sale from Dec. 14 to 24. These offers and deals are on top of everyday savings of up to 65 percent off.
Movies “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” gives our favorite web-crawling superhero the animated treatment. Miles Morales meets different versions of Spider-Man from other dimensions, including Spider-Ham and his secret identity, Peter Porker.
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Arts Did anyone think that a “Full House” television reboot would generate four seasons of content? “Fuller House,” which follows the children of the original series, streams its fourth season Dec. 14 on Netflix.
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CHARLOTTE – When Charlotte Catholic coach Jim Oddo, for whom the Cougars home field is named, retired following the 2013 regional championship loss to Dudley and after 41 years and over 500 wins on the sidelines, the Cougar faithful had to have been a little nervous. Catholic had years of success and a great football tradition, but with a new coach taking over things would surely be different. And they have been. But the Cougars have actually won more under assistant-turned-head coach Mike Brodowicz, who on Dec. 14 will bring the Cougars to their fourth state championship game in the past
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Charlotte Catholic coach Mike Brodowicz is taking his team to the finals for the fourth time in the past five seasons. Under Brodowicz, the Cougars are 72-5. Andrew Stark/SCW photo
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Girl Scout installs painting Allison Fernandez painted and installed a four-by-eight-foot painting for The Salvation Army, Center of Hope Shelter as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award. The painting is supposed to show people that even in the darkest of times, they can succeed in the end. Muralist Osiris Rain provided Allison technical advice, while Home Depot donated supplies. Photo courtesy of Diane Ramirez
CMS announces make-up days CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Clayton Wilcox announced make-up days in 2019 following the 2018-19 approved calendar. Use of make-up days has been designated as follows: Jan. 22, 2019, is the make-up day for schools closed on Dec. 11 due to impacts of winter weather, including Early Colleges at UNCC: Engineering and Teaching, Metro School, Northeast Middle School and Waddell Language Academy. All CMS schools will make up Oct. 10 and 11 closings due to Hurricane Michael on Feb. 18 and March 29, 2019.
Hood to lead virtual school CHARLOTTE – Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools appointed Stephanie Hood as principal at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual High, where she has been serving as interim principal. Hood served as assistant principal at Independence High from 2016 to 2018 and from 2013 to 2015. She also was assistant principal at Northridge Middle from 2015 to 2016 and a data analyst at West Mecklenburg High from 2008 to 2013. Hood earned a bachelor’s degree in music and music education from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in education, curriculum and supervision from UNC Charlotte.
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Faith series examines different perspectives CHARLOTTE – Temple Beth El presents a series of five faith perspectives during its 22nd annual Comparative Religion Series, dubbed “Spirituality: How Do You Connect With Your Higher Power?” The following presentations take place 7 to 9 p.m. at the temple, located at 5101 Providence Road: • Jan. 29 – Jewish perspective (Rabbi Asher Knight of Temple Beth El). • Feb. 5 – Baptist perspective (Pastor Donnie Garris of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and the Rev. Ben Boswell of Myers Park Baptist Church). • Feb. 12 – Islamic perspective (Imam Mohammed Khan of Islamic Center of Charlotte). • Feb. 19 – Presbyterian perspective (Jessica Patchett of Covenant Presbyterian
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from New Jersey to Charlotte and employ up to 750 people in high-paying jobs. “I think with the leadership of people like Governor Cooper, Mayor Lyles and the chairman, Charlotte’s going to create its own Amazons and you’re well on the way to doing that,” Copeland said during the Dec. 6 press conference. According to a press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper, Lending Tree’s expansion will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. The agreement gives LendingTree $8.37
Church). • Feb. 26 – Sikh perspective (Surendrapal Mac of Sikh Heritage Society of Charlotte). Visit www.templebethel.org or call 704366-1948 for details.
James earns Order of Hornet CHARLOTTE – Bill James was awarded the Order of the Hornet, the highest honor bestowed by county commissioners, for his 22 years of service as an elected official. James was not present to receive the award Dec. 4. Others receiving it were outgoing commissioners Matthew Ridenhour and Dumont Clarke. Jim Puckett previously received the award years ago.
Nominate bridge builders, community leaders CHARLOTTE – MeckMin is accepting nominations for two community awards through Jan. 15. The Sydnor Thompson Community Leader Award goes to someone who has addressed the community’s social needs, while the Bridge Builder Award recognizes someone who has helped build understanding and dialogue. The Rev. Jerry Cannon, Sarah Stevenson, Mike Campagna and Braxton Winston were honored last year. The awards breakfast will be held in May at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 E. Morehead St. Email meckmin@meckmin.org for details.
Bank foundation gives grants ATLANTA – The Fifth Third Foundation announced Strengthening Our Communities Fund grants for North Carolina. Grants benefit nonprofit programs that support affordable housing, small business development and financial stability for individuals and families. Grant winners include: Charlotte Habitat for Humanity won $50,000 to support the Critical Home Repair Program. Charlotte LISC earned $50,000 to support comprehensive community development programming to revitalize communities and bring greater economic opportunity to residents. Goodwill of Southern Piedmont got $25,000 for its Construction Skills Training Center, which offers workforce development to teens and adults.
Wrapped buses provide free rides through end of year CHARLOTTE – Charlotte Area Transit System will operate holiday “wrapped” buses through Dec. 31. Two wrapped buses will operate throughout the CATS system along local, express and regional bus routes and offer a free ride to passengers. Transfers will not be provided on the holiday buses. “Our customers are such an important part of CATS, that we wanted to give something back to them,” CEO John Lewis said Follow CATS on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out when a holiday bus will be on their route.
million in state incentives over the course of 12 years and also calls for moving as much as $2.79 million in new tax revenue generated through the grant into the state’s utility account. This helps rural communities finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business. In addition, the City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are supporting the project through a Business Investment Program grant of $1.4 million over seven years. “The company’s expansion here signifies the strength of the technology industry in Mecklenburg,” George Dunlap, chairman of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, said in a press release. “We are extremely grateful that LendingTree recognizes that Mecklenburg is the right place for them to grow.”
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something say something, as you may hold the keys to solving a crime, and in this case, it helped close our case.” Crime Stoppers – a program that pays cash to anonymous tipsters who provide information that leads to an arrest – first began in Albuquerque, N.M., in 1976. Since then, local chapters have formed all over the U.S. and in countries around the world. Charlotte’s program started in 2008, and Miller said it has helped CMPD solve many hit-and-run cases, armed robberies and even homicides. The program is also available on campuses across Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Miller said Charlotte Crime Stoppers has received almost 2,500 tips so far this year. As of Dec. 3, that information has led to 200 arrests, 48 guns seized and over $70,000 worth of drugs taken off the streets. Tipsters have helped solve all types of cases from a robbery at a Family Dollar in the University City area to an elderly woman who was stealing packages off front porches in Charlotte and Morrisville. Miller said Crime Stoppers even helped identify a suspect who was breaking into vehicles belonging to Charlotte firefighters. The Greene family’s case may be closed, but Amber said they are still dealing with the aftermath. Her husband has post-concussion syndrome, cannot taste or smell and has neurological damage from the incident. He has a long road to recovery. Her son, on the other hand, has tenderness in his head, anxiety and visual issues, but is healing. “It’s just amazing how people felt a sense of responsibility to come forward,” she said. “I didn’t get the sense that anybody wanted to call just because they wanted to make a quick buck, but they genuinely cared for myself, my son and my husband and kept offering what more they could do for us.” Greene encouraged people not to hesitate to call Crime Stoppers if they have information that’s helpful for police. She said she was anxious for nine weeks waiting for her family’s case to be solved, and it was hard to rest and have peace of mind knowing the suspects were still at large. Greene said she only has one thing to say to the individuals who called in anonymous tips about her case. “Thank you to each of you who helped to solve the crime,” she said. “You have blessed my family.”
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Editor’s note: Information provided by the Charlotte Regional Realtor Association and www.sales.carolinahome.com
Home Sales ADDRESS
DATE SOLD
SALE PRICE
Brandon Forest 2330 Turnberry Lane Nov. 30 9201 Landsburg Lane Nov. 16
SALE PRICE
Innisfree 8036 Tifton Road
Nov. 6
$268,000
$320,000
Kingswood 3839 Larkston Drive
Nov. 5
$589,000
$265,000 $234,400
Maison 2607 Mary Butler Way Nov. 8
$667,609
Meadowbrook 8217 Inverary Place Nov. 12
$240,000 $409,900 $300,000 $462,000 $428,000 $335,000 $345,000
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Beverly Woods 3928 Kitley Place Nov. 16
DATE SOLD
ADDRESS
Madison Park 1801 Tyvola Road Nov. 29 1162 Seneca Place Nov. 29 538 Sandridge Road Nov. 26
$200,000 $437,500 $425,000
Mountainbrook 3018 Rustic Lane Nov. 16
$520,000
Oberbeck Farm 8805 Gruenewald Lane Nov. 26
$350,000
Olde Providence 6737 Lancer Drive Nov. 21 6801 Castlegate Drive Nov. 19 6619 Brynwood Drive Nov. 16 7361 Bedfordshire Dr. Nov. 15 6911 Abbotswood Drive Nov. 13 6937 Old Forge Drive Nov. 12
Park Crossing 10320 Avondale Ave. Nov. 2
$516,500
Olde White Manor 2535 Olde White Lane Nov. 21
$485,000
Park Ridge 8020 Park Vista Circle Nov. 30 11527 Candlelight Court Nov. 30 7618 Park Vista Circle Nov. 30 11610 Sunswept Lane Nov. 19
$238,500 $200,000 $198,000 $225,500
Pellyn Grove 5432 Summerpond Ct. Nov. 19 Providence Woods 6121 Carriagehouse Ln. Nov. 9
Quail Hollow 6730 Honors Court Nov. 1
$980,000
Sharon Hills 6134 Yellowood Road Nov. 14 6200 Yellowood Road Nov. 8
$415,000 $500,000
SouthPark 5725 Closeburn Road Nov. 7 Spring Valley 3242 Northampton Dr. Nov. 16 5700 Wadebridge Cove Nov. 13 Starmount 6928 Woodstock Drive Nov. 30 1700 Edgewater Drive Nov. 8 Starmount Forest 7413 Starvalley Drive Nov. 9 The Park At Sharon 6927 Park Sharon Court Nov. 14 28226 Arbor Estates 1222 Jules Court Nov. 6 1426 Jules Court Nov. 1
$915,000 $340,000 $325,000
Manor at Oakhaven 16633 Ardrey Place Dr. Nov. 9
$532,000
$396,000
Marvin Chase 15001 Sapphire Hill Ln. Nov. 30
$436,000
Mitchell Glen 9906 Mitchell Glen Dr. Nov. 30 11732 Borchetta Drive Nov. 27 11634 Knightsdale Dr. Nov. 27
$330,000 $330,000 $302,000
$914,000
$300,000
Carmel Valley 5000 Quail Canyon Dr. Nov. 16
$637,500 $463,500
Summerlake 2508 Flintgrove Road Nov. 20 $937,000 2530 Flintgrove Road Nov. 14 $1,325,000 Nov. 15
$980,000
Walden on Carmel 11530 Vista Haven Drive Nov. 27 11001 Vista Haven Drive Nov. 16
$224,900 $260,000
$320,000
Walnut Creek 12214 Painted Tree Rd. Nov. 19 7000 Porterfield Road Nov. 9
$236,000 $180,000
$490,000
Woodbridge 1722 Lost Tree Lane Nov. 16 $475,000
$389,000
Falconbridge 11307 Park Road Nov. 26 $257,000 10808 Osprey Drive Nov. 14 $210,000 Governors Square 3620 Ethan Court Nov. 14 2300 Valencia Terrace Nov. 2
$1,459,500
SouthPark 4235 Wild Partridge Rd. Nov. 6
Carmel Station 5045 Virginian Lane Nov. 13
Carsons Pond 5109 Top Seed Court Nov. 9
$287,500 $344,000
$432,619
$736,000
Carmel Woods 5434 Camilla Drive Nov. 9
Landen Meadows 9032 Castlebay Drive Nov. 28 8401 Tonawanda Drive Nov. 2
Singing Springs 5500 Holyoke Lane Nov. 16
Carmel Crescent 5100 Oxford Crescent Court Nov. 20
$603,000 $549,000
Woodcreek 6507 Porterfield Road Nov. 30 28277 Allyson Park 9631 Donna Ve Lane Nov. 5 Ardrey Crest 11507 Ardrey Crest Dr. Nov. 14 10246 Elizabeth Crest Lane Nov. 9
$265,500
$627,000 $397,000 $395,000
Ballantyne Country Club 15110 Ballantyne Country Club Drive Nov. 13 $700,000 14607 Rudolph Dadey Drive Nov. 5 $2,300,000 15707 Strickland Court Nov. 5 $670,000 Berkeley 10203 Waterbrook Ln. Nov. 6
$428,400
Bexley at Ballantyne 10422 Buffton Court Nov. 21
$565,000
Blakeney Heath 8841 Fieldcroft Drive Nov. 2
$330,000
Blakeney Heath – Fieldstone 9216 Hickory Tree Lane Nov. 27 $355,000 9204 Autumn Applause Drive Nov. 26 $355,000 9601 Autumn Applause Drive Nov. 7 $316,000 Brittany Oaks 11229 Brittany Oaks Dr. Nov. 20
Cobblestone 9935 Corrystone Drive Nov. 14 $475,000
$339,500 $404,900
$147,000
Vauxhall 2225 Vauxhall Court
$455,000 $383,000
Hunters Valley 11737 Sir Francis Drake Drive Nov. 9 6809 Haws Run Court Nov. 1
$620,000
$468,000
$470,000
$444,000
Shadow Lake 6641 Wannamaker Ln. Nov. 15
Nov. 13
Cady Lake 10530 Nimue Court Nov. 26 10325 Merlin Meadows Court Nov. 20 6826 Guinevere Drive Nov. 13
Hunters Gate 6708 Lyndonville Drive Nov. 20
$295,000
Canterbury 7004 Rea Croft Drive
$535,000
$383,000
$254,000
$885,000
Nov. 9
Ellington Park 8943 Bryson Bend Dr. Nov. 2
Rockbridge 4032 Old Stone Road Nov. 4
Nov. 13
SALE PRICE
$265,000
$314,000 $217,000
Blantyre 4121 Blaydes Court
7400 Nicole Circle
DATE SOLD
Colony Woods 7148 Powder Mill Place Nov. 16
Rea Woods 8612 Aberdeen Wood Court Nov. 30 6431 Woodleigh Oaks Drive Nov. 1
$382,000 $389,000
ADDRESS
$435,000
Providence Country Club 12324 Olympic Club Dr. Nov. 30 $460,000 5507 County Louth Ct. Nov. 30 11724 Glenn Abbey Way Nov. 20 Providence Pointe 17125 Clementine Ct. Nov. 26 15003 Redwood Valley Lane Nov. 20 Provincetowne 6830 Stillmeadow Dr. Nov. 30 Quail Acres 6226 Dovefield Road
$750,000 $663,000 $379,000 $475,000 $274,000
Nov. 14
$299,900
Piper Glen 5412 Piper Glen Drive Nov. 16 7340 Versailles Lane Nov. 5
$425,000 $515,000
Raintree 8706 Peyton Randolph Drive Nov. 30 8101 Rising Meadow Rd. Nov. 16 10101 Four Mile Creek Road Nov. 15 Rosecliff 4213 Rosecliff Drive
Nov. 8
$450,000 $375,000 $250,000 $565,000
Southampton Commons 17330 Westmill Lane Nov. 13 $320,000 South Point on Landen 6349 South Bend Lane Nov. 29
$245,000
Stone Creek Ranch 7208 South Creek Road Nov. 20 6114 Stone Porch Road Nov. 19 5519 Cactus Valley Rd. Nov. 5
$535,000 $315,000 $375,000
Stonebriar 11227 Stonebriar Drive Nov. 1
$491,000
The Retreat 11420 Clems Branch Dr. Nov. 30 11225 Flenniken Court Nov. 15
$488,000 $493,000
Touchstone 9203 Hemingford Court Nov. 29
$345,000
Vanderbilt at Providence 12017 James Richard Dr. Nov. 27 $525,000 11829 James Richard Dr. Nov. 7 $609,000 White Oak 9823 Ridgemore Drive Nov. 15
$390,000
Williamsburg 12227 Provincetowne Dr. Nov. 29 $401,000 8004 Long Nook Lane Nov. 16 $260,000 Wilshire 7223 Fortrose Lane
Nov. 13
$335,000
Wyndham 15208 Wyndham Oaks Drive Nov. 16
$362,000
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The brothers had a background that was the perfect recipe for success, but they initally proved to be a tough challenge for Berens. Luke Foster said he and his brother had done some gymnastics in the third grade. They both liked the floor exercises that included flips and tumbling, but weren’t much into the bars, rings or any of the rest of it. “In middle school, our math teacher worked at a pool and suggested we dive there on a summer league team,” he said. “The summers of sixth and seventh grade, we dove on the summer teams, but just got the very basic dives down. We both really loved it from the start.” Berens knew of the twins as they came up the ranks. She was on them from the start to join the dive team before the 2016 season. She wanted them to dive yearround. The Fosters did well their first season, with Ethan placing eighth and Logan finishing 11th. The 17 points scored contributed to South Meck’s overwhelming 136-point state championship win, but Berens wanted them to put more into it. However, when the spring season came around, the Fosters didn’t follow her wishes. They decided to try track. “The next year, they came to the realization how good they can be at diving and they started working at it,” she said. Ethan was seventh and Luke was eighth in the state finals, scoring 23 points to again contribute to the Sabres’ state title run, this time winning by 71 points.
Luke (left) and Ethan Foster have only been seriously diving a little over a year, but have already risen to the tops of the state ranks. Photo courtesy of Leslie Berens
In last season’s state championship, Ethan was fourth and Logan finished eighth as they continued to improve and spend more time in the pool. They went from two days a week as members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools’ program to five 3.5-hour practices a week in the elite program. And the work is certainly paying off. “It’s a complete night and day difference since we’ve started diving year round,” Ethan Foster said. “It may not look like it requires a lot of strength, but it is strength and so much precision, so it definitely helps to be training. We do a lot of strength work in addition to our time in the water.”
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and Monroe. After the 21-14 win over the Redhawks that required a defensive stand late to win it, the Cougars went three games – albeit against Sun Valley and Weddington – where the offense didn’t get out of the 20s. But since beating Piedmont 41-0, Catholic has looked great. “We had to adjust to losing Milan Howard, that was one thing. We also lost Garrett McKernon, one of our leading pass catchers last year (13 catches, 382 yards and six touchdowns in 2017). He was our 6-foot-3 vertical threat that allows us in our base offense to slide back there for a quick, easy throw,” Brodowicz said. “But things did start to click. Then we started putting Adam Robbe in and getting him the ball in that tight end spot. He’s been our starting safety, but when we started him in there and decoying some, blocking some and getting him some looks. “It took us about five weeks to figure it all out, but after that we’ve literally been off and running since then.” The offense has really picked up steam as the Cougars are averaging 39.1 points per game over the past eight games. Running back Lamagea McDowell has
The twins are busy as members of the elite diving team and many on-campus clubs. In addition, the Odyssey of the Mind world champions are top 10 students in their class, have over-1,400 SAT scores and identical 4.62 grade-point averages. And they do it all together. “We definitely have a little competitiveness in school,” Ethan Foster said. “We try to take the same classes in school so that nobody really gets ahead, and we’ll push each other to do the most athletically. “One summer, Luke went to Governor’s School for six weeks. That’s was the longest we’ve been apart. There was a break in the middle, though, so it was really
scored 11 of his 16 touchdowns over the past eight games, and the run game in general has picked up, as well. During that eight-game stretch, McDowell, who Brodowicz describes as his battering ram, is averaging nearly 70 rushing yards per game. Sophomore Paul Neel (65.5 rush yards per game and eight touchdowns) has emerged from the 2-back role as the season has wore on and senior Michael Neel (51.6 rush yards per game to go with 22 receptions, 520 receiving yards and 14 total touchdowns) has gotten more comfortable and moved back to the 4-back position that he’s starred in the past three years. Together, they have provided a three-headed rushing attack the Cougars have leaned on. Quarterback Chris Walton has had some big moments and has a nice connection with Robbe when the Cougars take to the air. In the regional final win over Kings Mountain, Walton threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns. While the offense may have taken a while to work into shape, the defense has been stellar throughout. The Catholic defense has given up just 21 points through four playoff games and allow just 6.4 points per game over the course of the season. Sophomore Liam Barbee, playing varsity
only like three weeks.” But, after this season, they’ll have to be apart with Luke going to Harvard and Ethan to Stanford. “It’s going to be different and I think it’s going to be hard the first couple of months maybe,” Ethan Foster said. “But after we get adjusted, we’ll get used to it. It will definitely make seeing each other more enjoyable.” Luke Foster said his favorite subject is physics because the way it uniquely uses math. He’s also enjoys chemistry and is interested in attending medical school one day. “Five years ago, my older brother (Peter) was touring colleges and stopped by Harvard and the atmosphere drew me in,” he said. “It’s been my dream school ever since then, and I’m getting more and more excited as it draws closer.” Ethan Foster is taking a computer science class that has attracted his interest, because of its use of math in a different and practical way. He also loves chemistry, but said he could see a future in some sort of computer science field. Ethan Foster said he thought Princeton would be his top choice until a late visit to Stanford swayed his decision. “Princeton was my dream school for a very long time, but the coach didn’t know if there would be enough spots to offer me,” he said. “I took a last-minute visit to Stanford … When I met the team, it clicked, and I knew that was the right fit.” Before the twins go their separate ways, they’ve got one more goal – to place first and second in the state this season. They think they can do it with the added practice. It doesn’t matter to them which one is first. That would be the final cap to
for the first season, leads the team with 110 tackles, but there have been many contributors to the stinginess of the defense. Senior Nick King has 16.5 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. He is third on the team with 79 tackles. Jacob Schachte (92 tackles and three interceptions), Ty Foley (79 tackles), Brian Jacobs (75 tackles) and Kevin Coss (75 tackles and 10.5 sacks) are among the team leaders in tackles. They team with playmakers Chris James, Ari Rodriguez, Andrew Della Mea, Billy Brewer and Robbe (six interceptions) to form a very tough unit. “I thought we could be really good, and we have been,” Brodowicz said. “This is the most consistently good defense I’ve been a part of. We have three D-1 players on our line in Ari Rodriguez, Kevin Coss and Nick King. They get after the ball....We have the depth there to be really physical up front and it allows our linebackers, especially if they don’t contain all of those other guys.” In the championship game against Jacksonville, the Cougars will face a very similar style to what they see in practice every day. The Cardinals are 11-1, and rely heavily on defense and running the football. Defensively, Jacksonville gives up about 12 points per game on the season, but that has increased to 24.3 per game in the playoffs. Offensively, the Cardinals average 8.7
an outstanding high school diving career. But no matter how it ends, the Fosters are trying to leave their mark. “We made them captains to help the young kids out, and they’ve done a great job with it,” Berens said. “They make the announcements at school and they keep their eyes and ears out for gymnasts. They’ve really stepped in that regard. In the pool, they really encourage their teammates and they’re definitely leaders for us.” The Fosters say Berens has been instrumental in getting them to the heights they’ve achieved in the pool. In a way, they want to give back to her for always pushing them to be better. “She was the one who recruited us and got us into diving yearround,” Luke Foster said. “Even when she saw our success, she still pushed us to go to optional Sunday practices and then eventually try year-round diving. Without her, I don’t think we would have been able to make the decision to keep after it and go as far as we have with it.” What started as a part-time hobby has grown into a full-time passion. And the two twins who started so innocently have grown into two of the best divers in the state who are both going to their dream schools to continue diving. “When we started diving, I didn’t think it was going to be a very big part of my life or anything,” Luke Foster said. “I was hesitant to join year-round diving because I was hesitant that it would take over. Now that it sort of has, I’m really looking forward to college diving. I guess I just didn’t know diving was going to be so impactful, but I’m really glad that it is.”
yards per carry and nearly boast three 1,000-yard rushers in Graham Brinker (1,202 rush yards and 18 touchdowns), quarterback Justyn Benton (1,109 rush yards and 15 touchdowns) and Kijier Finister (906 rush yards and 16 touchdowns). Benton completes less than 47 percent of his passes, so if the Cougars can slow the ground game, they can get the Cardinals in some bad situations. He’s thrown 15 touchdowns against just four interceptions. The game, which is the first meeting between the two teams, will likely come down to who runs it better, flips field position and commits the fewer amount of turnovers, and that’s something both teams do exceptionally well. “They are a team that mirror us,” Brodowicz said. “They are a team that knows who they want to be. They only run one or two formations, but run set plays off that. They do a good job of knowing where you play and make you defend the whole field with a combination of their play calls and packages. We need to stop their running and especially their option game. “But I think whoever controls special teams and sets up good field position will have the key. If we can pin them back or flip with our kicking game, which Drew Morais has done a great job of these last few weeks. If we have a short field, we’ll have a big advantage.”
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Mustang seniors have changed football culture by Andrew Stark andrew@cmgweekly.com
CHARLOTTE – The Myers Park football team came out of the gates strong on Dec. 7, but gave way to a Vance run game and defense that limited the Mustangs trademark big plays and ended their season with a 21-13 loss in the Western Regional final on Dec. 7. The Mustangs got going early when quarterback Drake Maye connected with Andre Francois and later with star receiver Elijah Bowick on big passing plays. Maye would do the damage himself, though, as he scored the game’s first touchdown on a sneak from eight yards out. Later, Maye hit Muhsin Muhammad on an 8-yard strike to give the Mustangs a 13-0 lead after Vance blocked the extra-point try, but they wouldn’t be able to hold on. One key reason was the loss of star lineman and South Carolina commit Jaylen Nichols, who plays on both sides of the ball and is a space eater at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds. “That was very difficult to overcome for us because he was a big factor in us not being able to stop the run and a factor in us not protecting Drake in the second half,” Myers Park coach Scott Chadwick said. Without Nichols, Vance started to rev up a run game that would produce a pair of 100yard rushers on the night and lead to over 225 yards on the ground. Andre White Jr. opened the scoring for the Cougars on a 1-yard run that capped a long drive to cut the Mustang lead to 13-7. After Maye was intercepted on the next series, White again capped a long drive to give the Cougars the 14-13 lead a minute before halftime. Joseph Morris scored on a 30-yard run for the only second half score from either team. The Mustangs had their chances, including on their final drive where they got into Vance territory before turning the ball over on downs. Maye finished with 200 passing yards, but was 12-of-33. He was pressured all night, including on two sacks. Although the outcome is a disappointment for Chadwick, it’s also a complete turnaround from where he was just five seasons ago. In 2014, Chadwick’s first at Myers Park, the Mustangs were 5-7 but slipped into the playoffs. Their reward was a trip to Mallard Creek
where Myers Park got bludgeoned 42-14. At the time, it seemed the Mustangs were out of their league. Chadwick said there were a few fans on the visitor sideline that night for Myers Park, but nowhere near the support his team received on Dec. 7, when the visitor’s bleachers were full and fans were spewing onto the track and toward the Vance sideline. “There is a different atmosphere around the program,” Chadwick said. “I had a buddy tell me the other night that at 7:45 they were thinking about shutting down the gate on our side of the field because of how overflowing it was on our side. To be able to have that kind of support now is unreal.” But that’s what comes with being one of the state’s top teams – something Chadwick and his senior class have built quite literally from the ground up. Five years ago, Chadwick said, he and his staff started with a plan. “It’s been a progression,” he said. “Our original thought was that we needed to compete in our own area. My first couple years we couldn’t beat Ardrey Kell, South Meck and Providence and we really struggled to compete with those teams. “But now we have done that, and the next step was attacking the rest of Charlotte. We knew by attacking Charlotte, we’re already automatically at the top of the state because this is where the best teams in the state are. I think now we’ve put ourselves in the conversation.” The Mustang seniors – in particular Bowick, Juwan Truesdale and Jordan King who started as freshmen – have won a program-record 44 games in four seasons. “That class and I have kind of grown together. What they leave behind is incredible,” Chadwick said. “Oftentimes numbers don’t tell the whole story, but when you look at what those guys accomplished when they were here I think numbers do tell the whole story. Before those guys came into high school, seven of the past eight years at Myers Park had been losing seasons. Those guys are going to leave with 11, 12 and 13 wins in their last three years. It’s crazy. I don’t know if any of us thought that would happen when they entered high school four years ago. What they leave behind is a totally different program and a completely new culture.”
Church presents Charlotte Nativity Festival CHARLOTTE – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints showcased scenes surrounding the birth of Jesus and nativity sets from around the world on Dec. 7 and 8. The sixth annual Charlotte Nativity Festival also featured musical performances from the likes of Providence and South Mecklenburg high schools.
Above: Travis Barlow and his daughters, 5-year-old Adeliyn and 3-year-old Lila, go on a scavenger hunt. Right: Different scenes were featured throughout the church, including this one with Jada Bower as teen Mary. Alec Smith/SCW photos
RockBox Fitness sets goals CHARLOTTE – RockBox Fitness plans to expand its national footprint via franchising. With four locations operating in North Carolina, plans call for having as many as 200 total units across the country by 2024. CEO Roger Martin will open a south Charlotte location soon at 9929 Rea Road. Franchise development agreements have already been signed for 22 studios in six states, including Arizona, California, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. The concept combines boxing, kickboxing and functional training into high-energy group workouts. The company was founded in 2017. “Boxers are some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world, and they consistently get to that level by dedicating themselves to a work out program which combines both cardiovascular and strength training,” said
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Last-minute ideas to celebrate Christmas by Justin Vick justin@cmgweekly.com
Perhaps you missed the epic Christmas tree lighting or didn't register early enough for Breakfast with Santa. Or maybe you're trying to squeeze as much Christmas cheer from the reindeer utter as possible. Here's a few ideas for last-minute ways you can celebrate Christmas with your family and friends. Go to a one-stop shop Carowinds could be described as the Target or Walmart of holiday fun. Whether you’re looking for holiday-themed treats, experiences, shopping or entertainment, Winterfest has it all. After visiting the North Pole Post Office, you can snack on Mrs. Claus’s Cookies or something from Blitzen’s Fixin’s before stopping by Tinker’s Toy Factory. And yes, there’s a heavy Peanuts presence thanks to the Charlie Brown’s Christmas Town feature. Winterfest hours include 5 to 10 p.m. Sundays through Fridays and 2 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. It’s closed on Dec. 24 and 25. Fall on your behind a few times People say they want a white Christmas, but be careful what you wish for! The last thing we need is a tree to fall on some power lines and hear the kids complain about not being able to get online. Expose them to a white Christmas in spurts by visiting outdoor ice skating rinks. There's the Holiday on Ice rink at the NASCAR Hall of Fame Plaza and the Winter Wonderland at SouthPark Mall's Symphony Park. Winter Wonderland features a 142-foot ice-skating rink, as well as
Santa's Pub and adult bounce house. Check it out 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 11 a.m. on the weekends. Hours change to 11 a.m. daily from Dec. 17 to Jan. 7. Visit www.winterwonderlandsouthpark. com for pricing. Visit Santa at a mall There's nothing like catching an early morning matinee of the 2003 Billy Bob Thornton holiday classic “Bad Santa” and then hauling the kids to SouthPark and Monroe Crossing malls for photos. Your children will see you smiling as they whisper into Santa's ear, but they won't realize you'll be thinking about the brand of scotch the jolly one drinks when he goes off the clock. SouthPark hours include 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 to 16, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 17 to 22, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 23 and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Monroe Crossing hours include 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, 12 to 6 p.m. Sundays and 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 24. Give them a show It's fun to show kids the classic holiday movies that you grew up watching like “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” You can take that to the next level by showing them that Charlie Brown flick and then taking them to see the Peanuts gang in person! “A Charlie Brown Christmas” will be held at Ovens Auditorium in Charlotte at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Wear an ugly sweater The one-upmanship of wearing
the most creative costume doesn't have to end at Halloween. Build consensus among everyone in the office by agreeing to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters on the day of your holiday party or choose a night for you and the squad to don their sleigh apparel. Several area restaurants and bars are holding Ugly Christmas sweater promotions, including Pour 64 in Mint Hill (6 to 11 p.m. Dec. 15), The Trail House in Indian Trail (9:30 p.m. Dec. 15) and East Coast Wings + Grill in Monroe (11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 18). Tour gingerbread houses Explore the intricacies of culinary-based architecture by taking the family to The Ballantyne Hotel or Matthews Chamber of Commerce for their respective gingerbread house competitions. Both venues will display the cre-
ations during regular business hours. At The Ballantyne, attendees may vote on their favorite entries with $1 minimum donation per vote. Proceeds will benefit Levine Children’s Hospital. Attend a storytime It never hurts to read a book to a baby, toddler or older kiddo, but some adults are just plain lousy at talking in different characters' voices or communicating in an expressive way that keeps kids engaged. So take them to the nearby library branch for a storytime. There are branches in south Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill, Indian Trail, Waxhaw and Monroe. Barnes & Noble offers storytimes at its Arboretum, Morrison Place and Carolina Place Mall locations. There's no guarantee these places will focus storytimes from here until Dec. 25 on Christmas, but there's a good chance.
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Children’s art studio expands to Fort Mill
CHARLOTTE – Small Hands Big Art is expanding its footprint to Fort Mill. Jen and Morris Lumpkin own and operate the new children's art studio, located in the Kingsley Town Center development. For the Lumpkins, residents of Fort Mill’s Baxter Village since 2006, being able to offer families an award-winning art enrichment program fills a big void in the rapidly growing area. “Our girls have been long-time students of the Small Hands Big Art studio in south Charlotte, where some of our most cherished art on display in our home was created,” said Jen Lumpkin, a former preschool teacher. “We really wanted to bring that type of creative outlet and programming closer to home.” Jennifer Bryant, who founded Small Hands Big Art in 2009, said the Lumpkins are the perfect entrepreneurs to spearhead the expansion of a children’s art studio franchise brand that she and her team have worked hard to build. “Our No. 1 goal is providing a vibrant space where kids feel welcome, valued as unique individuals and free to explore their creative whimsy,” Bryant said. “We value the process over the finished product. We’ve found that with the right inspiration and encouragement, their imaginations literally know no bounds.” Signature programs offered by Small Hands Big Art include hour-long weekly classes, week-long half-day summer camps, special workshops and parties. Everything is modeled around a fine-art inspired curriculum infused with a modern, contem-
Students performed during a pre-concert auction and intermission.
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porary spin. Holiday workshops, School’s Out Camps, and offsite programs round out the programming. Programs are available for ages 18 months to 15 years old. Want to go? Small Hands Big Art is located at 8025 Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte (704-2468271) and 1365 Broadcloth St., Fort Mill (803-396-0125). Visit www.smallhands bigart.com for details.
Jazz Arts Initiative students perform with New Orleans jazz icons CHARLOTTE – The Preservation Hall Jazz All Stars performed for a sold-out crowd during the Jazz Arts Initiative's fourth annual holiday show Dec. 7 at the McGlohon Theater. Two JAI student ensembles performed during a pre-concert auction and intermission. Student performers included DJ Bellinger on drums (Ridge Road Middle), Lovell Bradford Jr. on bass (North Meck High), Veronica Leahy on alto saxophone (Charlotte Latin), Holland Majors on keyboard (home schooled), Taylor Scott vocalist (Valley Spring Middle) and Aron Stornaiuolo on guitar (South Meck High). The Jazz Arts Initiative educates rising jazz musicians and brings top jazz performers to the area. JAI ensemble students also met Preservation Hall Jazz All Stars band members in a special teaching clinic the day prior. They were treated to a private concert and given the chance to learn technique and practice one-on-one with band members. “We love ensuring Charlotte has access to the highest quality performances, but our education piece is just as important,” JAI President and CEO Lonnie Davis said. “To-
Students were given the chance to learn from jazz icons prior to the concert. Photos courtesy of Jazz Arts Initiative
night was a very special night for our students – one they will remember of the rest of their lives.” The JAI holiday show serves as a fundraiser to support scholarships awarded to students based on merit and financial need. The program raised nearly $10,000. Want to know more? Visit www.thejazzarts.org for details on student spring workshops and summer camps, as well as upcoming shows at The Jazz Room.
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THINGS TO DO Dec. 14 Family Storytime Children, up to age 5, enjoy stories, songs and movement during Family Storytime at South County Regional Library. Call 704-416-6600 for details. 10:15 a.m.; 5801 Rea Road Hearing Aids Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates P.A. offers the opportunity to speak to an audiology professional and get a free hearing aid cleaning. The free hearing aid clinics take place at CEENTA-SouthPark. Call 704-2953300 for details. Noon to 1 p.m.; 6035 Fairview Road.
Dec. 15 Education Day Learn about the Carolinas College of Health Sciences and all the programs they offer students including nursing, medical lab technicians, histotechnologists at Discovery Place Science. Admission costs $17 for adults (ages 14-59); $13 for children (ages 2-13); $15 for seniors (ages 60+); and free for members and children younger than 2. IMAX tickets may be added for an additional $5. Call 704-
372-6261, ext. 300 for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 301 N. Tryon St. Mini-Makers The President James K Polk State Historic Site presents Mini-Makers Storytime + Craft. Admission costs $5, which includes craft materials. Call 704-889-7145 for details. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.; 12031 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville AARP Program The AARP presents a program, “Road to Medicare,” at South County Regional Library. Register in advance. Call 704-416-6600 for details. 10 a.m. to noon; 5801 Rea Road Ornament Workshop The President James K Polk State Historic Site offers an ornament workshop. The workshop costs $5 for one ornament and $10 for two ornaments. Call 704-889-7145 for details. 2 to 4 p.m.; 12031 Lancaster Hwy., Pineville
rant gift card and collect new, unwrapped toys and shoes for Kids First of the Carolinas. 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Providence and Ardrey Kell roads
Holiday Concert Carolina Pro Musica’s annual holiday event, Christmas at St. Mary’s, will feature music from medieval and Renaissance times, readings of the season and carols for all to sing at St. Mary’s Chapel. Tickets cost $16 for adults, as well as $8 for students and seniors. Buy tickets at www. carolinapromusica.org. 7 & 8:30 p.m. 1129 E. 3rd St.
Dec. 20 Immigrant Program The Revs. Ben Boswell and Chrissy Williamson lead a program, Welcoming the Stranger, that explores stories of North Carolina's immigrant community at Covenant Road Presbyterian Church. Register at www.meckmin. org for details. 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 1000 E. Morehead St.
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Bug Bistro Think you’ve got what it takes to eat a bug? Bring your appetite to Discovery Place Nature and learn all about micro-livestock while earning your “I ate a bug” button. Admission costs $8 (free for members and children younger than 2). Call 704-3726261, ext. 300 for details. 12:30 p.m.; 1658 Sterling Road
Tree Critters Discovery Place Nature explains how insects reside in many popular trees, including holiday trees, helping to form a vibrant ecosystem. Guests make a six-legged ornament you can take home or leave on our tree. The event starts at noon Dec. 20, 12:30 p.m. Dec. 22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 23. Admission costs $8 (free for members and children younger than 2). Call 704-3726261, ext. 300 for details. Various times; 1658 Sterling Road
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Hearing Aids Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates P.A. offers the opportunity to speak to an audiology professional and get a free hearing aid cleaning. The free hearing aid clinics take place at CEENTA-SouthPark. Call 704-2953300 for details. Noon to 1 p.m.; 6035 Fairview Road.
Dec. 22 Nature Walk Join a naturalist on the fourth Saturday of each month for a stroll around Discovery Place Nature’s Paw Paw Nature Trail. Use your senses of sight, hearing, smell and touch to discover the beauty and diversity of the bottomland forest habitat. Admission costs $8 (free for members and children younger than 2). Call 704-3726261, ext. 300 for details. 10:15 a.m.; 1658 Sterling Road Seen Ball Charlotte Seen hosts The Seen Ball, which includes
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three-course dinner, drinks and live performances at Charlotte City Club. Buy tickets at www.charlotteseen. com for tickets. 6:30 to 11:30 p.m.; 121 W. Trade St. Comedy show The Queen City Urban Art Showcase features 10 comedians competing in a tournament during the “The Comic Strip Vol. 8” at Victory Lane Karting. Tickets cost $10. Buy them at www.eventbrite.com. 7:30 to 10 p.m.; 2330 Tipton Drive.
Dec. 24 Candlelight Services Senior Pastor John Munro presents a special message on the transforming peace and eternal hope of the Lord Jesus Christ during a Christmas Eve service at Calvary Church. The service, “The Coming of the Savior,” features traditional carols and contemporary songs led by the Calvary choirs, band and orchestra, with the added beauty of candlelight. Nursery to age 3 will be provided at 4 and 6 p.m. ASL interpretation, as well as Spanish, Chinese and Russian translation, start at 6 p.m. 4, 6 and 8 p.m.; 5801 Pineville-Matthews Road
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working together to create a dance language to express where the facilitator has hidden the “nectar” at Discovery Place Nature. Admission costs $8 (free for members and children younger than 2). Call 704372-6261, ext. 300 for details. Noon; 1658 Sterling Road
Beantown Tavern: Coconut Groove Band Evening Muse: Jason Bieler Fox’s Alley: Shannon Lee/Tony Oliver-Paull Grumpy Monk: Analog Crash Mary O’Neills: Curbside Prophet Milestone: Electrohex w/DJ Price Moe’s Original BBQ (Matthews): Keith Serpa Ovens Auditorium: The Beach Boys Queens South: Vinyl Tones Snug Harbor: Menastree; Cosmic Shift; Akita Southern Range: Matt & John Acoustic Duo Stooges Pub: The Smilin’ Dogs Tin Roof: The Phipps; Cooper Alan; DJ Apollo Trail House: Cloud9 Treehouse Vineyards: Monkey Time Band
Dec. 16 Evening Muse: Reina Del Cid Fillmore: Erika Jayne Milestone: Precious Child
Dec. 17 Evening Muse: Open mic Milestone: Jeff Two-Names and the Born Agains
Dec. 18 Evening Muse: The Vegabonds Milestone: Skylight Heights Snug Harbor: GLBL Tin Roof: Ellie Morgan
Dec. 19 Beantown Tavern: Chuck Johnson Duo Evening Muse: Karla Davis
Dec. 20 Evening Muse: Howie Day Seaboard Brewing: Trip Rogers Small Bar: Open mic w/Tonya Wood Tin Roof: Lovely World
Venues Charlotte Evening Muse: 3227 N. Davidson St. Fillmore: 820 Hamilton St. Milestone: 3400 Tuckaseegee Road Neighborhood Theatre: 511 E. 36th St. Ovens Auditorium: 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Snug Harbor: 1228 Gordon St. Tin Roof: 210 E. Trade St. Underground: 820 Hamilton St. Visulite: 1615 Elizabeth Ave. Matthews Beantown Tavern: 130 Matthews Station St. Mac’s Speed Shop: 142 E. John St. Moe’s Original BBQ: 111 Matthews Station St. Seaboard Brewing: 213 N. Trade St. Small Bar: 4320 Potters Road Temple Mojo: 195 N. Trade St. Indian Trail Sweet Union: 13717 E. Independence Blvd. Trail House: 6751 Old Monroe Road Mint Hill Char Bar (Mint Hill): 7312 Town View Drive Stooges Pub: 13230 Albemarle Road Vintner’s Hill: 7427 Matthews-Mint Hill Road Monroe Fox’s Alley: 1901 Skyway Drive Grumpy Monk: 2841 W. U.S. 74 Southern Range: 151 S. Stewart St. Treehouse Vineyards: 301 Bay St. Waxhaw Mary O’Neills: 116 W. N. Main St. Queens South: 1201 N. Broome St.
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Stankavage tied a teah-high with 22 points in a 71-57 win over Marvin Ridge on Dec. 7. Stankavage also had six assists and three rebounds and was 12of-15 from the free throw line. On the season, the junior is 53-of-59 (90 percent) from the line and is averaging 20.8 points per game for the 6-0 Knights. Are you a coach and know an incredible athlete you’d like us to feature? email us at Andrew@cmgweekly.com
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Discovery Place Science offers a unique look at bugs CHARLOTTE – The new Bug Lab exhibit at Discovery Place Science offers visitors a close-up look at the world’s smallest geniuses. Museum-goers will learn through handson activities and experience how insects influence human innovation. “Bugs really are high-powered packets of ingenuity. We humans are increasingly adapting their talents to solve the world’s most complex problems,” said Catherine Wilson Horne, president and CEO of Discovery Place. “Bug Lab takes us on a colorful journey into the bugs’ world to understand and appreciate their tremendous contributions to human lives.” Bug Lab took more than 40,000 hours to create before premiering in New Zealand. It will make its U.S. debut in Charlotte. Featuring massive three-dimensional, detailed insect models, Bug Lab provides opportunities for spectators to uncover bugs’ talents and strengths. Dozens of interactive experiences offer visitors the chance to test their reflexes, practice bug brain surgery, slide through the Bombardier Beetle or fly their origami butterfly in the Bug Lab wind tunnel. Discovery Place Science will offer a full
Above: Meet an Orchid Mantis, who hunts her prey disguised as a beautiful flower. Right: This interactive exhibit helps youth and adults unlock the secrets of venom. Photos courtesy of Discovery Place
schedule of activities, including: • Winter Wonder Bugs: Discovery Place Science will celebrate bugs Dec. 20 to Jan. 2 with hands-on activities, a Bug Bistro to get the flavor of bugs, bug-inspired ornament-making and a Bug Bar where local experts will answer questions. • Arthropod Day: April 27 is the big bug bonanza, featuring entomologists from across the region. Guests can place their bets (for bragging rights) on cockroach and caterpillar races, get close to insects and compete in a bug-eating competition. Special activities and demonstrations will be featured daily, including Robo Roaches (control cockroaches using circuits) and butterfly masks (make a craft to take home).
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Bug Lab will be on display through May 5. Tickets cost $20 for adults, $16 for children (2 to 3) and $18 for seniors (60 and older). Visit www.discoveryplacescience.org for details.
Fear Free is Here.
Bug Lab combines artistic and interactive elements. Here, visitors become bees defending their hive from a deadly hornet.
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The Ballantyne holds New Year's events CHARLOTTE – The Ballantyne is offering several ways to mark the New Year. It hosts a New Year's Eve Party for hotel guests at 8 p.m. in the Great Room by Gallery Restaurant. Enjoy a DJ and dancing in the Carolina Room, drink specials, party favors, Champagne toast and live coverage of the New Year's Eve Times
Amélie’s French Bakery and Café has several sweet and savory dishes to whet your appetite. Photo courtesy of Amélie’s
Amélie’s rolls out winter menu CHARLOTTE – Amélie’s French Bakery and Café has released its winter menu with new sweets, savories and drinks. The French-inspired café crafted the seasonal menu recipes in-house, using winter-inspired ingredients like cranberry, peppermint, hazelnut, almond and gingerbread. The menu features more than 35 items. Holiday-specific items are available through Jan. 1. Winter offerings are available through the end of February. “We’ve been working on new seasonal cookie and French macaron recipes with several new flavors this year,” Executive Chef Mary Jayne Wilson said. “We are excited to offer our guests a spot to create new memories with friends and family over a plate of sweet treats, a warm bowl of soup or a cup of hot coffee.” A few new flavors and offerings from the Amélie’s winter menu include: • French Macarons: Earl Grey, gingerbread and spicy chocolate. • Cookies: Vanilla Bean Espresso Sablé, Mona Lisa Pâte Sucrée and
Raspberry Linzer. • Tea Cakes: Chocolate hazelnut, chai and orange walnut. • Hazelnut Crunch Torte: Almond jaconde, dark chocolate hazelnut crunch, hazelnut nougatine and milk chocolate hazelnut mousse. • Banana Chocolate Walnut Muffin (vegan): chia seeds, banana, pastry flour, sugar, vanilla, walnuts and dark chocolate. • Lorraine Tartine: Gruyère cheese, caramelized onion and bacon. • Chocolate Espresso Entremet: Milk chocolate cappuccino mousse, espresso ganache center, chocolate jaconde and chocolate glaze on a vanilla bean espresso sablé cookie. • Cranberry Spice Café Crème: Cranberry spice purée, chai spice, espresso and steamed milk. Customer favorites that are returning on the winter menu include: • French Macarons: Chai, maple bacon and mint chocolate. • Peppermint Chocolate Meringue Tart: Pâte sucrée shell, baked chocolate ganache with peppermint vanilla
bean meringue (available until Jan. 1). • Chocolate Peanut Butter TwiceBaked Croissant: Chocolate croissant filled with peanut butter almond cream and chocolate drizzle. • Broccoli + Aged Cheddar Soup: Broccoli, vegetable stock, onion, cream, classic roux and aged cheddar cheese. • Beef + Barley Soup (gluten-free): Stewed beef, onions, sliced carrots, barley and beef stock. • Salted Caramel Apple Cider: Cinnamon clove syrup, apple juice and whipped cream, topped with caramel sauce and sea salt. • Hazelnut Praline Café Crème: Hazelnut white chocolate sauce, espresso and steamed milk. The winter menu is available at all four Amélie’s locations in Charlotte, including Carmel Commons (7715 Pineville Matthews Road) and Park Road (4321 Park Road). Seasonal mimosas are only available at Uptown, Carmel Commons and Park Road. Visit www.ameliesfrenchbakery. com for details.
Square countdown. The event, which is for ages 21 and older, is complimentary to hotel guests. The Gallery Restaurant serves a menu created by Executive Chef Garrett Merck on New Year's Eve. The dinner costs $105 and wine pairings are available (plus tax and tip). Call 704-2484100 to make a reservation.
Cirque du Soleil blends circus with ice skating CHARLOTTE – Cirque du Soleil returns to Charlotte with “CRYSTAL,” a one of a kind arena production blending circus arts and the world of ice skating. Misfit heroine Crystal takes the audience on a tale
of self-discovery at 7:30 p.m. July 17, 18 and 19; 12:30, 4 and 7:30 p.m. July 20; and 1:30 and 5 p.m. July 21 at the Spectrum Center. Buy tickets at www.cirqu dusoleil.com/crystal.
DINING SCORES The Mecklenburg County Health Department inspected these restaurants Nov. 30 to Dec. 6:
Lowest Scores • Corkbuzz, 4905 Ashley Park Lane – 90 Violations include: Certified food protection manager wasn't available; employees washed hands for less than 15 seconds; employees used gloves to go in and out of walk-in, scratch head, touch gloves, handle raw product and handle ready-to-eat food; ice machine was soiled with black debris; well done burger plated for service at 147 to 151 degrees; blanched fries, feta cheese crumbles, butter and fish set in prep top were holding above 45 degrees; mornay sauce, red fondue, brown butter milk and vacuum packaged produce were not dated; and bottle of cleaner and bleach not labeled. • Little Spoon Eatery, 2820 Selwyn Ave. – 91 Violations include: Coffee cup was on shelving above prep table; water filtration system connected into hand-washing sink plumbing line; mushrooms, chipotle sauce, butter, lettuce and potatoes were out of temperature compliance; turkey bits, green salsa, queso fresco, egg yolks, pic de gallo and cut chard had incorrect prep dates; buttermilk batter and fried potato mix at fry area were without time stamp.
28209 • Angry Ales, 1518 Montford Drive – 95 • Harris Teeter deli, 2717 South Blvd. – 97 • Rock Salt, 512 Brandywine Road – 96 • Sir Edmond Halley's, 4151 Park Road – 98.5 • Skyland Family Restaurant, 4544 South Blvd. – 96.5 • SouthPark Grill, 4300 Congress St. – 96 • Taco Bell, 1800 E. Woodlawn Road – 99
28210 • Baoding, 4722 Sharon Road – 96 • Jersey Mike's, 10110 Johnston Road – 96 • Musashi Japanese Restaurant, 10110 Johnston Road – 97 • Zoe's Kitchen, 6100 Fairview Road – 94
28211 • Copain Catering Kitchen, 6601 Morrison Blvd. – 98 • Domino's Pizza, 4350 Col-
wick Road – 98 • Fresh Med, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 98.5 • Harris Teeter deli, 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – 95.5 • Harris Teeter produce, 112 S. Sharon Amity Road – 97.5 • I Love Juice Bar, 2807 Providence Road – 97 • Nori Japan, 4400 Sharon Road – 92 • Starbucks, 4450 Randolph Road – 96 • Tacos Rick-O, 3500 Latrobe Drive – 97 • Yama Asian Fusion, 720 Governor Morrison St. – 95
28226 • Bonchon, 8318 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96 • Honey Baked Hams, 7649 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94.5 • Mr. Tokyo Japanese Restaurant, 8334 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94 • Saltao, 7741 Colony Road – 93.5 • Smoothie King, 7510 Pineville-Matthews Road – 94 • Walmart Neighborhood Market, 8322 Pineville-Matthews Road – 96
28270 • Bojangles, 1604 Galleria Blvd. – 97.5 • Five Guys, 1605 Galleria Blvd. – 98.5
28277 • Anzi Pizzeria, 8133 Ardrey Kell Road – 93 • Chili's Grill & Bar, 9730 Rea Road – 96 • Eurest Dining Providence Market, 11625 N. Community House Road – 93 • Harris Teeter deli/bakery, 9720 Rea Road – 98 • Harris Teeter meat/seafood, 9720 Rea Road – 98.5 • Ilios Noche, 11508 Providence Road – 97 • JJ's Red Hots, 15105 John J Delaney drive – 92.5 • Midwood Smokehouse of Ballantyne, 12410 Johnston Road – 91.5 • Publix meat market, 11222 Providence Road W. – 98.5 • Room 18 Asian Sushi Bar, 9935 Rea Road – 95 • Sprouts Farm's Market deli, 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 95.5 • Sprouts Farm's Market sushi, 15121 Ballancroft Pkwy. – 97 • Sugar Handmade Gourmet Donuts, 11914 Elm Lane – 98.5 • Verde, 15105 John J Delaney Drive – 95 • Zoe's Kitchen, 9848 Rea Road – 92.5